Colossians 2:9-10
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him who is the head of all rule and authority.
As I read this verse I thought that I have an all-powerful God, but am I really tapping into that power. In Christ is the fullness of God, the deity, - an authority over everything both the living and the dead. The Lord Jesus has even the power to bind Satan and cast him away at this very moment as He has promised to do in the future. Already, he has bound the evil one’s power over me and the rest of His beloved children. I have been filled with Christ – by Him who is the fullness of God in bodily form (tangible, touchable form). The fullness of the deity rests in me that I have been given authority over sin and death, too. For with the fullness of God within me these things can not master me. The ways of Satan can no longer touch me since the fullness of Christ dwells within my soul. Am I living daily, moment by moment in realization of the power unleashed in me by the grace of my LORD and Savior? Do I not so often live in fear rather than in power by accepting the authority to conquer and overcome sin in my life? Should I not aim to look this world in the face and say, The fullness of the living deity dwells in me therefore your foolish ways have no authority or part with me! If I could fully grasp the power of my Lord Jesus would I not more easily submit to His will? I surrender to the power of my all powerful Savior. Control me, Guide me, Take me by Thy power and make me what you will today. What a precious thing it is to be under your authority and power, Lord. Help me to grasp more fully what this means. Bend me, Break me and bring me low by thy power, LORD. Thank You, LORD Jesus! Your love abounds to me.
